Celebrate Earth Month, stand with national parks

Getting out in 2025

The parks are bursting with blooms, now is the time to stand with national parks and get out here for National Park Week and Earth Day events.

Have you spotted the Big Hat? This legendary lid has escaped Alcatraz and landed at the Presidio Visitor Center. Snap a selfie and send it our way to get a discount! See you there.

Park Ranger in front of Golden Gate Bridge

Celebrate National Park Week in style this year

National Park Week takes on extra meaning—here are top picks for events, outings, and more.

A family looks out over Sutro Baths at Lands End, with the sun setting over the pacific ocean.

Will you take a stand for parks?

We need your help as national parks face uncertainty. Stand with these public lands now through May 29!

Featured Events

Take a stand to protect national parks!

The support of our community helps protect the national park sites at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area during uncertain times. We’re recruiting 100 generous individuals this spring to stand with the parks by making a gift now—will you be one?

Flora surrounding the Presidio
Wildflower tips

Where to find the best wildflower blooms in the GGNRA

Let our wildflower experts guide you towards the best spots for colorful blooms, away from all the crowds.

Graphic for Stand Up for National Parks
Resources

Take a stand for parks: Toolkit, how to help

British artist Yinka Shonibare’s large-scale sculptural installation Man Moving Up
Free Exhibit

Major exhibit 'Black Gold' coming to Fort Point

Put a spring in your step with this colorful tote bag, featuring playfully illustrated California poppies by local artist Tosha Stimage.
Shop online

Gear in bloom: Shop the spring collection

Parks Conservancy's Roving Ranger overlooks the Golden Gate
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We're hiring: Check our open positions

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Events

Wed, Apr 23 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz
Earth Week, National Public Lands Day, Volunteer

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock...

Volunteer at work in Lands End
Wed, Apr 23 9:00am-12:00pm
Baker Beach, Fort Funston, Lands End
Earth Week, National Public Lands Day, Volunteer

San Francisco Habitat Stewards

Become a Habitat Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.

Park Rangers Takeo Kishi, left, and Jasmine Reinhardt at Muir Woods.
Wed, Apr 23 9:00am-3:00pm
Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods National Monument
NPS, Recreation/Wellness

Ranger Station at Muir Woods

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book?...